Marigold and the Faraway Tree is the story of a nine-year-old girl who discovers a wonderful old tree. She can communicate with the tree and it guides her through an important transition phase in her life. Marigold makes a new friend while playing around the tree and all is good until she becomes be bossy and spoils the friendship. Once again the tree suggests a way for her to mend the situation. The story was inspired by the existence of a true-life tree growing at Imhoff Farm, behind the Blue Water Café, next door to the Higgley Piggeldy Farmyard in Kommetjie, not too far from Cape Point, one of the southernmost points of Africa. It is a simple tale of universal wisdom that will not only engage young readers, but teach them an important life lesson as well. Children will be able to think about concepts such as kindness, happiness and friendship.